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Buying Land from a Neighbour
We can assist individuals looking to purchase a small plot of land or numerous acres from their neighbour. Our team are on hand to guide you through the process and complete all the necessary legal requirements.
It may be that you are purchasing a small area of land from your neighbour to build an extension, enlarge your garden, build a house, multiple properties or extend your farmland.
There has been a rise in recent years of people with large plots, selling pieces of land to neighbours looking to develop property.
Free Initial Telephone Discussion
Contact us today and we can talk you through our services. Simply call us on 0345 901 0445 or complete our online enquiry form and a member of the team will give you a call back as soon as possible.
The Process for Buying Land
The process is not always straightforward, and you will need to decide how much of your neighbour’s land you want to acquire and what to pay for it. Further to our advice and services, you may need an architect and surveyor depending on your plans.
Often, the land will be of a higher value if planning permission has been obtained. Alternatively, you as the buyer may wish to seek the relevant planning permission yourself.
Depending on what you agree with the seller, a solicitor will need to draw up an appropriate contract. You will need to agree to certain terms and conditions so as to protect your position.
You may come across several obstacles which you will need to overcome before completing the purchase.
Mortgage
If your neighbour has a mortgage over their property, they will need the lender to consent to release part of the land into your ownership. Whether the lender will consent, is likely to depend on the amount left on their mortgage and the value of the land.
Restrictive Covenants
Our expert solicitors will be able to advise you whether there are any restrictions in the title to the property which will prevent or limit you from building any additional buildings.
Planning Permission
Whether you or the seller applies for the planning permission, the local authority will consider any objections from neighbours.
If the property is in a conservation area, the council may need to provide additional consent before you can build. If you are looking to build, then you should also think about drainage, access rights and water considerations as well.
Our Services
If you are thinking of buying land from a neighbour, it is vital that you discuss with your solicitor before doing so. It is not always a smooth process, and significant consideration needs to be given to practical matters such as rights of access and planning permission.
How We Can Help
We understand that buying any land can be stressful. Using our experience and wealth of knowledge, we are able to offer expert advice on all land purchase transactions based on your individual requirements.
We are committed to providing you with a first-class service and helping guide you through the process.
We are able to clearly explain the legal issues and provide open, honest and professional advice.
How to Contact our Land Purchase Solicitors
To speak to our solicitors today, simply call us on 0345 901 0445, or allow a member of the team to get back to you by filling in our online contact form. We are well known across the country and can assist wherever you are based. We also have offices based in Cheshire and London.
